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Review of ‘BIGRE / Fish Bowl’ (Le Fils du Grand Réseau): “Wavering humour ends up tanking onstage”
Following its successful Edinburgh Fringe run and subsequent tour, the Molière Award-winning comedy makes its West End debut for one week only at the Peacock Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if it either swims in amusing qualities or instead leaves audiences fed to the gills. I’m wondering…
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Review of ‘Mrs. President’: “Return of political play still ranks low in the polls”
Following its initial run at the Charing Cross Theatre last year, the piece makes a comeback in a reformed version starring Keala Settle as Mary Todd Lincoln. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if it’s worth electing. Oh, Mary! If only you knew what theatre has turned you into.…
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Review of ‘Cable Street’: “Riot-themed musical still has a lot to demonstrate”
The Marylebone Theatre welcomes the show’s latest comeback, which is playing for a new limited run until the end of February. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece to let us know if this artistic tribute to those fighting the system screams anarchy. There’s always a reason for a show’s return. And when it’s…
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Review of ‘Jo, The Little Women Musical’ (2026, Drury Lane): “Slightly charming musical is still taking baby steps”
The show celebrated its world premiere through a one-off semi-staged concert starring some of the biggest names in the industry. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this newest adaptation of the literary icon outgrows its former incarnations. It’s been done before. I don’t mean Louisa May Alcott’s classic…
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Review of ‘Guess How Much I Love You?’: “Newborn drama is followed by successful delivery”
London’s Royal Court Theatre opens its 2026 season with a poignant play about parental grieving. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this child’s play comes off as a difficult watch. It pains me to write this review. Probably, more than most I’ve penned before. And it’s not because…
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Review ‘Safe Heaven’: “Gulf War-themed political drama is a massive weapon of self-destruction”
The Arcola Theatre presents this new piece exploring the diplomatic maneuvers amidst one of the most delicate international conflicts in recent history. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its attempts to strike as a poignant plot should be followed by a white flag. “Oh, I write a letter…
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Review of ‘Beautiful Little Fool’: “Valley-of-ashes show isn’t worth greenlighting”
London’s Southwark Playhouse presents this new musical biopic of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald’s tumultuous relationship, narrated through their daughter’s eyes. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this theatrical reunion between the old sports comes off as haughty. “Show me a hero, and I’ll write you a tragedy.”…
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Review of ‘ROTUS: Receptionist of the United States’: “Political farce is unlikely to win audience’s general election”
Following a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, the show celebrates its London premiere at Park Theatre, playing for a strictly limited run until the start of February. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this satire on the Oval matters comes off square. If you’ve seen the Will…
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Review of ‘Giselle’ (2026, London Coliseum): “Modern remake of haunting romance is this month’s theatrical heartthrob”
The English National Ballet brings back Akhram Khan’s raw reinterpretation of the stirring love story. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its aggressive style hits all the right places. If Adolphe Adam’s classical piece is widely regarded as the quintessential romantic ballet, Akram Khan’s remake of the tragic tale…
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Review of The Van Morrison Alumni Band: “Crazy-love tribute act is a sweet thing, but it’s no tupelo honey”
Following its tour across the UK, the group lands on London’s newly opened Emerald Theatre, regaling long-time fans and newcomers with an extensive musical homage to the band’s legacy. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this journey into the mystic feels as fresh as the way young lovers…
